Mark Cherrington News Today

EDMONTON — Council of Alberta's capital city passed a motion Tuesday declaring a homelessness and housing emergency, but the vote wasn't unanimous.

The Marvels ended with a special tribute with The Marvels dedication designed to honor Mark Cherrington, Mariana Ivanova, and Jamie Christopher.

Edmonton police say they believe a 60-year-old man charged with sexual assault was targeting women experiencing homelessness and there could be more victims.

Ben Alway offered free services to people who needed to remove tattoos that became reminders of past negative experiences. The tattooing community will honour Alway during the Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival.

City officials say they would consider the UCP government's request to transfer authority over Edmonton transit peace officers to police but the transit union president calls the move "a bad idea."

Lawyers, community workers and addictions therapists say offenders released from incarceration need quicker access to addictions treatment — and better post-release support.

Proudly wearing a “North Side, Still Alive” sweatshirt, Desjarlais comes across as genuine in his desire to be an advocate for marginalized people.